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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JUNE 10, 2021 SAM #7131
SOLICITATION NOTICE

54 -- VA UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANK REPAIR

Notice Date

6/8/2021 12:17:29 PM
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

811310 — Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
 

Contracting Office

262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22L (36C262) LONG BEACH CA 90815 USA
 

ZIP Code

90815
 

Solicitation Number

36C26221Q0852
 

Response Due

6/25/2021 3:30:00 PM
 

Archive Date

07/25/2021
 

Point of Contact

Jonathan C. Ford, Contract Specialist, Phone: 562-766-2235
 

E-Mail Address

Jonathan.Ford1@va.gov
(Jonathan.Ford1@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

SDVOSBC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 1.A. Project Title: VA Underground Fuel Storage Tank Repair 1.B. Description: VA Loma Linda Healthcare System has a requirement to repair fuel tanks #1 and #2 to be in compliance with regulatory requirements according to the San Bernardino Fire Department. 1.C. Project Location: VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, 11201 Benton St, Loma Linda, CA 92357. 1.D. Solicitation Type - Number: Request for Quotes (RFQ) - 36C26221Q0852. 1.E. Set Aside: This solicitation is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses IAW Public Law 109-461, 38 USC Section 8127 1.F. Applicable NAICS code: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. 1.G. Small Business Size Standard: $8 Million 1.H. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price 1.I. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be 7 days. 1.J. Wage Determination: SCA Wage Determination No. WD 2015-5629, rev 14 1K. Key solicitation milestones are: 1.K.1. A site survey will be conducted at 1000 am Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Participants will meet by the flagpole in front of the hospital at VALLHS. All participants must have face covering and practice social distancing. Please email Jonathan.Ford1@va.gov to indicate that you are participating in the site survey. 1.K.2. Submit any questions regarding this procurement via email to Jonathan.Ford1@va.gov no later than 1000 am Monday, June 21, 2021. No questions will be answered after this date/time unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephonic questions will not be accepted or returned. RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted on beta.sam.gov 1.K.3. Submit written offers in accordance with the following instructions, as well as Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors. Oral offers will not be accepted. Complete and submit enclosure 2 via email no later than 330 pm Friday, June 25, 2021 to Jonathan.Ford1@va.gov. Ensure the following are completed and/or included in the quote packet: 1.K.3.A. Vendor Information 1.K.3.B. Acknowledgement of amendments 1.K.3.C. Concurrence/non-concurrence with solicitation terms, conditions, and provisions 1.K.3.D. Schedule of services 2. Statement of Work. 2.A. Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHS) recently had an inspection of underground fuel storage tanks #1 and #2. It was determined that there were deficiencies found in both fuel storage tanks, where 2 rip boots and 4 reducer fittings were faulty. The underground fuel storage tanks need to be repaired in order to prevent costly penalties for breaching code, which is enforced by the San Bernardino Fire Department. 2.B. Scope. The purpose of this contract is to have a contractor correct the deficiencies discovered in underground fuel tanks #1 and #2. Contractor to furnish all labor, materials, supplies, tools, to perform the following: 2.B.1. Contractor shall draft plans and file with Sand Bernardino County Fire Department. 2.B.2. Contractor shall check in with plant personnel daily 2.B.3. Contractor shall check in for coronavirus 2.B.4. Contractor shall provide schedule of work being perform. 2.B.5. Contractor shall provide proper safety protocol for operation of equipment. 2.B.6. Contractor shall fill wear proper personnel equipment. 2.B.7. Contractor shall set up proper delineators, barricades, and proper safety devices for job. 2.B.8. Contractors w de-energize and decommission all fuel system. 2.B.9. Contractor shall de-energize electrical equipment as required. 2.B.10. Contractor shall remove existing penetrations from underground fuel storage tank #1. 2.B.11. Contractor shall remove existing penetrations from underground fuel storage tank #2. 2.B.12. Contractor shall remove boots from underground fuel storage tank#1. 2.B.13. Contractor shall remove boots from underground fuel storage tank#2. 2.B.14. Contractor shall prepare tank surfaces areas for new penetrations for proper adhesion on tank#1 2.B.15. Contractor shall prepare tank surfaces areas for new penetrations for proper adhesion on tank#2 2.B.16. Contractor shall install (5) repair fitting penetrations and (4) split repair test reducer fittings in tank#1 and Tank#2. 2.B.17. Contractors shall clean up all debris, remove of all hazardous material properly. 2.B.18. Contractor shall schedule and perform the final witnessed testing with an SBC Fire Inspector. 2.B.19. Contractor shall perform pre-test for proper operation. 2.B.20. Contractor shall provide sign-off from SBC Fire Department, provide close out documentation, and report to both the VA and the SBC Fire Department. 2.C. Licensing Requirements 2.C.1. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK LICENSE (A) OR EQUIVALENT STATE LICENSE. 2.D. Specific Requirements: 2.D.1. Schedule with Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Designee five (5) business days in advance prior to start of work. 2.D.2. Personnel are not required to have a valid Loma Linda PIV badge. 2.D.3. Prior to work each day, workers or a designated lead or supervisor are/is to check in with the Graphics Control in the plant. 2.D.4. Prior to working, ALL energy sources (electrical, water, etc.) shall be locked and tagged out, and upon completion of work, will be re-energized and verified. 2.D.5. Contractor shall conform to the following standards, policies, regulations, governing agency, and any other local state, or Federal guidelines that are not listed here. i. OSHA Regulations, www.osha.gov ii. NFPA, www.nfpa.org 2.D.6. Rules of the Station: Contractor shall comply with all rules of the facility, including security badging, non-smoking and privacy, and reporting to the COR upon arrival at the facility. 2.D.7. Smoking Policy. Smoking is strictly prohibited on the grounds of any VHA facility. Per VHA Directive 1085 dated March 5, 2019, it is VHA policy that all VHA health care facilities, including hospitals, community clinics, administrative offices and Vet Centers, will be smoke-free for patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, and vendors effective October 1, 2019. There will no longer be designated smoking areas. 2.D.8. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, are subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citations answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court. 2.E. Performance Monitoring. The Contracting Office Representative (COR) will monitor contractor performance. The COR will certify the work was done in accordance with the SOW. COR will inspect the system once the service has been completed and the system is returned to normal operation. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable regulations and guidelines of the Joint Commission (JC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), California Public Utility Commission and/or any other pertinent federal, state, and local policies relating to the herein mentioned work. All tasks accomplished by the Contractor personnel shall be performed to preclude damage or defacement to patient or Government-owned property, equipment and facilities. The Contractor shall report any damage caused by the Contractor personnel to the COR. The Contractor shall replace items or repair property, equipment or facilities to previous condition, if the Contractor is determined to be at fault for the damage. 2.F. Work Hours: This project shall be completed Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM through 3:30 PM. 2.F.1 The Vendor is not required to provide service on the following National holidays, nor shall the Vendor be paid for these holidays. The following national holidays observed by the Federal Government: New Year s Day 1 January Martin Luther King s Birthday Third Monday in January President s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as the National Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National Holiday by U.S. Government agencies. Also included would be any day specifically declared by the President of the United States. 2.G. Changes to contract: Only those services specified herein are authorized. Changes to the contract are not authorized and reimbursement shall not be made for any work services performed outside the scope of this contract, unless prior authorization is obtained in writing from the Contracting Officer. 2.H. Safety Requirements 2.H.1. All personnel employed by the Contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the Contractor entering on VASDHS shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and VA safety and fire regulations and codes, which are in effect during the performance period of the contract. 2.H.2. Contractor shall perform work in strict accordance with existing relevant, accredited standards and codes to minimize the possibility of injury to personnel, or damage to Government equipment. Every effort shall be made to safeguard human life and property. 2.H.3. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local requirements regarding workers health and safety. The requirements include, but are not limited to, those found in Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) statutes and regulations, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 1910 and 1926, NFPA 70E, Article 130.7 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(iii), 29CFR1910.137 2.H.4. Contractor shall provide all necessary tools, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform the work safely, effectively, and timely. 2.H.5. The VAMC San Diego building 1, main building, contains asbestos. Any worker entering these asbestos containing areas must have an asbestos certification of no less than 16 hours and a valid fit test certification. Certifications must be presented to the VA project manager before any work in an asbestos area may begin. 2.H.6. Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. 2.H.7. Contractor shall be responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her employees, or others, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of this contract that is caused by him/her or his/her employee s fault or negligence. 2.I. Insurance Coverage. 2.I.1. The Contractor agrees to procure and maintain, while the contract is in effect, Workers Compensation and Employee s Public Liability Insurance in accordance with Federal and State of California and/or Nevada laws. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property, which may be done by him, or any employee engaged in the performance of this contract. 2.I.2. The Government shall be held harmless against any or all loss, cost, damage, claim expense or liability whatsoever, because of accident or injury to persons or property of others occurring in the performance of this contract. 2.I.3. Contractor shall maintain personal liability and property damage insurance prescribed by the laws of the Federal Government. 2.I.4. Before commencing work under this contract, the Contracting Officer shall require the Contractor to furnish certification from his/her insurance company indicating that the coverage specified by FAR 52.228-5 and per FAR Subpart 28.307-2 has been obtained and that it may not be changed or canceled without guaranteed thirty (30) day notice to the Contracting Officer. 2.I.5. Contractor is required to provide copies of proof of Workers Compensation and Employee Public Liability Insurance within fifteen (15) calendar days after notification of contract award. 3. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and can be found in enclosure 1. 3.A. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items 3.B. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items 3.C. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items 3.D. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Items 3.E. VAAR 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside 3.F. VAAR 852.219-74, Limitations on Subcontracting Monitoring and Compliance 3.G. FAR 52.233-2, Service of Protest 3.H. VAAR 852.233-70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution 3.I. VAAR 852.233-71, Alternative Protest Procedure
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
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Place of Performance

Address: VA Loma Linda Healthcare System 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda 92357, USA

Zip Code: 92357

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06025444-F 20210610/210608230106 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

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